Senior Node.js Backend Engineer — Scale High-Traffic APIs

Kforce Inc; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Senior to Principal Backend Engineer in Plano, TX. This hybrid role involves developing robust APIs using Node.js and managing backend systems for high-traffic platforms. Candidates should have 5-8+ years of experience, a strong background in SQL, and be familiar with cloud infrastructures. Competitive salary offer between $220,000 to $280,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in Node.js and backend JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write and optimize complex queries.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop robust APIs and backend services.
• Optimize complex SQL queries and database schemas.
• Solve high-scale engineering challenges under heavy traffic.
• Mentor team members and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Node.js

PostgreSQL

SQL optimization

DevOps

Agile development

Job description

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Senior to Principal Backend Engineer in Plano, TX. This hybrid role involves developing robust APIs using Node.js and managing backend systems for high-traffic platforms. Candidates should have 5-8+ years of experience, a strong background in SQL, and be familiar with cloud infrastructures. Competitive salary offer between $220,000 to $280,000, alongside comprehensive benefits.